Haire Basilea ton Romaion!By the grace of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, may your rule be long and even more successful. The people on the streets are calling you “Megas,” my Lord Manuel, but you still have a long way to go before you claim that title. As Seleukos once said, “If someone knew the burdens and endless paperwork of running a kingdom, one wouldn’t pick up a crown if he found it lying on the street.”The Eastern Roman Empire is at a crossroads. Let me summarise the situation on all fronts, Emperor. The Empire has been raiding Hungary for many years and finally we are seeing some benefits for it. Post-Sirmione, we now also control Dalmatia and Croatia, as well as the Fruška Gora; the Hungarians agreed to provide hostages for good behaviour, in addition to paying us tribute and supplying us troops. Sebastokrator Bela is now the Hungarian king, and our northern border is finally secure. Now is the time to rethink our strategy, Emperor Manuel. We need to focus on Mikra Asia. The Turks who have occupied Thema Anatolikon for over a century have been left alone and are now regrouping. The Basilika Agemata sent to their capital city Ikonion, only desecrated the Muslim cemetery. We need to attack them and occupy their capital. Be wary of Kilij Arslan II and his Seljuk Turks, Sire. He is a great ambusher, and there are many sites along the way where he would hurt us, especially Myriokephalon. Spies report he has been poisoning all wells along the way. A defeat there may ruin all our efforts against the Turks since your grandfather Alexios.Still addressing Mikra Asia, your subjects, the Armenioi and the Pringipato of Antiocheia which should for all intents be considered one entity, are again on the verge of independence. They will try their best to secede from the Empire and claim their independence. They should be quashed at all costs. The original idea of holding them as a bulwark against further Turkish invasions of Mikra Asia no longer applies. Resurgent Georgia is now about to surround the “Sultanate of Rum” as the Turks of Thema Anatolikon call themselves, and take on that role. I think the time has come to suspend those imperial fiefs and incorporate them into the Eastern Roman Empire proper. Once the Turks are defeated, they serve no purpose and should be subdued. So should the other state in the vincinity, meaning the Basileion of Ierousalem. This will bring us into confrontation with the Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt and the Abbasid Caliphate of Mesopotamia, not to mention the Great Seljuks, yet Roman strength will prevail.Still, these are not the only enemies we face. Imperial intelligence believes two brothers in the Paristrion Thema are actively plotting with the Cumans. Their goal is to resurrect the Bulgaria state, which caused the empire so much grief during the time when Basileios II was emperor. The Normans are also on the rise. There are reports that they are preparing for an assault on our Balkan holdings, including the Symbasileuousa itself, Thessaloniki. Rest assured, Autokratora, that if a dynastic crisis ensues in our realm, they will attack using even your illegitimate son as an excuse, a figurehead. The not-so-successful attack of Your Majesty on southern Italy should really be the last priority.A ransom of 30,000 pounds of gold for just the city of Ancona is not acceptable. The Normans are not to be underestimated and now have a vengeance against us. The western cataphract footmen, their dismounted knights, are the best foot soldiers we have encountered. They nearly destroyed the empire when they assaulted it back in the years of the first Komnenos emperor and your grand father, Alexios I. The fact that the mercenaries deserted the empire at Brindisi, demanding huge sums of money, really shows the error of our ways. We need a strong, dependable, stalwart infantry.With good horse archer mercenaries to hold the flanks and complimented by picked Varangoi, a strong imperial infantry is the only way to properly defend theHaire Basilea ton Romaion!By the grace of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, may your rule be long and even more successful. The people on the streets are calling you “Megas,” my Lord Manuel, but you still have a long way to go before you claim that title. As Seleukos once said, “If someone knew the burdens and endless paperwork of running a kingdom, one wouldn’t pick up a crown if he found it lying on the street.”The Eastern Roman Empire is at a crossroads. Let me summarise the situation on all fronts, Emperor. The Empire has been raiding Hungary for many years and finally we are seeing some benefits for it. Post-Sirmione, we now also control Dalmatia and Croatia, as well as the Fruška Gora; the Hungarians agreed to provide hostages for good behaviour, in addition to paying us tribute and supplying us troops. Sebastokrator Bela is now the Hungarian king, and our northern border is finally secure. Now is the time to rethink our strategy, Emperor Manuel. We need to focus on Mikra Asia. The Turks who have occupied Thema Anatolikon for over a century have been left alone and are now regrouping. The Basilika Agemata sent to their capital city Ikonion, only desecrated the Muslim cemetery. We need to attack them and occupy their capital. Be wary of Kilij Arslan II and his Seljuk Turks, Sire. He is a great ambusher, and there are many sites along the way where he would hurt us, especially Myriokephalon. Spies report he has been poisoning all wells along the way. A defeat there may ruin all our efforts against the Turks since your grandfather Alexios.Still addressing Mikra Asia, your subjects, the Armenioi and the Pringipato of Antiocheia which should for all intents be considered one entity, are again on the verge of independence. They will try their best to secede from the Empire and claim their independence. They should be quashed at all costs. The original idea of holding them as a bulwark against further Turkish invasions of Mikra Asia no longer applies. Resurgent Georgia is now about to surround the “Sultanate of Rum” as the Turks of Thema Anatolikon call themselves, and take on that role. I think the time has come to suspend those imperial fiefs and incorporate them into the Eastern Roman Empire proper. Once the Turks are defeated, they serve no purpose and should be subdued. So should the other state in the vincinity, meaning the Basileion of Ierousalem. This will bring us into confrontation with the Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt and the Abbasid Caliphate of Mesopotamia, not to mention the Great Seljuks, yet Roman strength will prevail.Still, these are not the only enemies we face. Imperial intelligence believes two brothers in the Paristrion Thema are actively plotting with the Cumans. Their goal is to resurrect the Bulgaria state, which caused the empire so much grief during the time when Basileios II was emperor. The Normans are also on the rise. There are reports that they are preparing for an assault on our Balkan holdings, including the Symbasileuousa itself, Thessaloniki. Rest assured, Autokratora, that if a dynastic crisis ensues in our realm, they will attack using even your illegitimate son as an excuse, a figurehead. The not-so-successful attack of Your Majesty on southern Italy should really be the last priority.A ransom of 30,000 pounds of gold for just the city of Ancona is not acceptable. The Normans are not to be underestimated and now have a vengeance against us. The western cataphract footmen, their dismounted knights, are the best foot soldiers we have encountered. They nearly destroyed the empire when they assaulted it back in the years of the first Komnenos emperor and your grand father, Alexios I. The fact that the mercenaries deserted the empire at Brindisi, demanding huge sums of money, really shows the error of our ways. We need a strong, dependable, stalwart infantry.With good horse archer mercenaries to hold the flanks and complimented by picked Varangoi, a strong imperial infantry is the only way to properly defend the

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Royal Kataphractoiheavy cavalryKataphraktoi are quite possibly the most armored horsemen in the world. Armed with a heavy mace they will thrash all enemies in its reach.

Italian Mercenary Crossbowmenmissile infantryInfluenced by trade, the Italian crossbow was introduced to the Eastern Mediterranean. Enemy infantry will be worn down by its many armor piercing bolts.

60

Beja Tribesmenspearmen infantryIll-disciplined unarmored spearmen, best used on the attack or in support of more capable spearmen.

60

Jat Spearmenspearmen infantryRugged light spearmen, capable in light defense as well as offense.

60

Jat Axemenlight infantryUnarmored Axemen, lacking in staying power but swift of foot and good of spirit. Best utilized as light aggressive infantry, or in support of heavier allies.

50

Soomro Kshatriya Warriorslight infantryMobile medium infantry armed with straight sword and javelins, strong on offense and in support of defending spearmen.

60

Gakhari Tribesmenmissile infantryUnarmored Skirmishers, best utilized to harass enemy forces and to fall upon their distracted foe's flank and rear.

40

Jagirdar Horse Archersmissile cavalryMedium Horse Archers armed with Composite Bow and Mace, capable in melee once their foe has been softened up.

60

Akolouthoi Light Spearmenspearmen infantryLight spearmen Akolouthoi aren’t soldiers per se, still if they have to fight, an iron helmet, a kontarion spear and a kite shield will do.

60

Kontaratoi Pikemanspearmen infantryPikemen that Manuel Komnenos’ created, they excell at containing enemy heavy cavalry but not much more.

50

Skutatoi Spearmenspearmen infantryMedium spearmen, they are equipped well enough, and fight well enough on many roles, but shouldn’t be left unsupported.

50

Spathatoi Swordsmenlight infantryMedium swordmen, a large triangular shield and paramenion scimitar allows them to hold the line.

40

Vestiaritai Swordsmenheavy infantryHeavy swordmen, their excellent armor, shield and morale allows them to be very dependable to not only hold the line but break through.

40

Spatharioi Emperor's Guardspearmen infantryThe heaviest native spearmen/swordsmen the Roman Empire can field in battle. They are very valuable because they raise the morale of nearby units, as well.

30

Pelekyphoroi Axemenheavy infantryThese heavy axemen are descendants of the Varangoi. They are one of the Roman Empire’s finest troops, and their assault is legendary.

60

Toxotaimissile infantryToxotai are archers. Good in their trade but should be guarded at all times as their lack of armor and sword, means that they will killed easily if attacked.

60

Peltastoimissile infantryPeltastai are javelin throwing skirmishers, who should be recalled once they unleash their javelins at the enemy.

50

Menaulatoi Infantryspearmen infantryMenavlatoi heavy peltasts are equipped with heavy (boar hunting) javelins called Menavlion, who also double up as anti cavalry spearmen using their Kontarion spear and oval shield.

30

Trapezitae Javelin Cavalrylight cavalry“Trapezitoi” are horse javelineers, light in armor but very experienced in the throw of javelin. They are usually the first to engage the enemy in battle.

40

Hippotoxotaimissile cavalryRomanoi light horse archers. Armed with composite bow and spear, the unit is suitable for attacks on light armored infantry and cavalry units, or for harassment attacks against heavily armored units.

30

Stratatoi Heavy Cavalryheavy cavalryStratiotai, medium horsemen the are the mainstay of Roman cavalry, and are all purpose armored cavalrymen.

25

Kavallarioi Lancersheavy cavalryKavallarioi are western knights in Roman clothes. Great horsemen, they are the Roman Empire's best regular cavalry force, with lack of horse barding as their only impediment.

20

Royal Kataphractoiheavy cavalryKataphraktoi are quite possibly the most armored horsemen in the world. Armed with a heavy mace they will thrash all enemies in its reach.

20

Proniarioi Elite Cavalryheavy cavalryPronoiarioi are the Roman Empire’s heavy knights. A heavy lance and kite shield, barded horse and paramerion scimitar Pronoiarios on top of a semibarded heavy charger is a glorious sight.

60

Bharat Light Spearmenspearmen infantryLacking in any armor, these spearmen should only be used for defense in cities or to attack cavalry, not as a standing force.

60

Bharat Armoured Spearmenspearmen infantryLoyal to their families and to defending their homes, these soldiers fight with spirit. Effective defensively or versus cavalry, but cannot stand under overwhelming missile fire.

50

Indian Swordsmenlight infantryQuality infantry with sharp scimitars. They can wreak havoc in enemy spearmen ranks, but are vulnerable to a cavalry charge.

60

Hindu Longbowmenmissile infantryUsing their longbows, these young men are effective against most enemies.

60

Tribal Indian Javelinmenmissile infantryLight and mobile, the javelin is an ideal infantry weapon. These men can disrupt enemy’s ranks efficiently, but fear cavalry flanks.

Agnivanshi Rajput Asvakalight cavalryKshatriya of the "fire sprung" clans, descending from Agni, the Hindu God of Fire. They fight only for those of their fire-borne lineage as rough-riding light lancers.

Anatolikoi Eugeneisheavy cavalryLight-Medium cavalry, less eager in their service to non-Greek lords but far from irresponsible in their task as lancers who can either perform 'razzia' charge and retreat or something more dedicated.

Nomad Lancerslight cavalryFinally able to afford good weapons, but still keeping light, these soldiers can deliver a surprising punch to enemy troops.

25

Karakalpak Noblesheavy cavalryArmored, motivated medium horse archers armed with saber, shield, bow and arrow. Still best served in a skirmishing role, rather than that of shock cavalry.

60

Caucasus Hillmenmissile infantryLight javelin-bearing Irregulars with little more motivation than bandits, best served in guerilla warfare or idle harassment of the enemy.

60

Azat Archersmissile infantryArmored archers from the ancestral homelands of Armenians, adept at marksmanship and limited melee.

50

Shubosani Molashqrespearmen infantryGeorgian Militia and conscripted part time soldiers, equipped by feudal lord or invading power in cheap leather and mail to serve as light spearmen.

25

Aznauri Noblesheavy cavalryLance and bow armed heavy cavalry.

60

Ahdath Infantryspearmen infantryA militia levied from the villages, farms and cities of the Islamic world, they possess fleeting discipline and moral and should be expected of little beyond the garrisoning of their homelands, or bolstering an army by sheer force of numbers.

60

Ahdath Bowmenmissile infantry

60

Harafisha Volunteerslight infantryUndisciplined light infantry best used as throw-away warriors, garrison work, or a means to bulk up one's numbers.

30

Ajnad Horsemenlight cavalryProvincial horsemen of various backgrounds fighting as light lancers, well suited to 'Razzia' charge-retreating or a sustained assault on horsemen of similar worth or disorganized infantry.

60

Kurdish Javelinmenmissile infantryJavelinmen from the hills of northern Iraq.

50

Kurdish Swordsmenheavy infantryKurdish tribesmen of strong and reliable abilities, clad in medium armor and more than capable in close combat.